Hi ladies,
I'm hoping you can help me choose a stroller/travel system.
My top pick is the UPPAbaby vista/Mesa combo. I know it's pricey but it's a 3 in 1 and I just love it. The only thing is that DH doesn't want to spend that much on a stroller or even put it on our registry.
I then found the Mamas and Papas Armadillo which I love, but it doesn't have an infant seat.
Option 3 is the britax bagile which is okay but it bothers me that the basket is so small.
Lastly is the Graco stylus which is just too heavy but DH likes it because it "looks comfy".
Does anyone have any experience with these strollers? If so, please share! Thanks so much
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Would also check out how much space they take up in the trunk because if ypu cannot easily take the stroller with you, you'll be replacing it soon. Might be able to find one second hand.
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I would think about how you will use it and the key features like wheels, basket, fold, weight, size and how much you will use it.
I have the double and love it, so I'm going to recommend that you check out the Valco Snap & Snap 4. The snap is only 2 lbs more than my G-Luxe and it has an amazing basket. It also opens and closes in one step without your foot.
The double fits in most trunk spaces so the single should be pretty small. You can get an adaptor from Valco Baby for most car seats. I would check out Valco Baby and Amazon for deals on it. BBB stocks it sometimes as well.
I also like a snap n go for certain situations, so if you can't make up your mind it's a great option.
I have an UppaBaby Vista with a Chicco carseat. I love the huge basket. I use it for grocery shopping all the time ( I can fit 4 bags of groceries underneath). I only used the bassinet twice, so that was a waste
I also have the B-Agile. Brand new and only used it a couple times. I have the carseat adapter for the chicco as well. I love it too! The carseat snaps in and it is really nice to steer. In hindsight I would probably just have the B-Agile. We are using it as our second travel stroller. It is WAY cheaper than the UBV. ( I got it on amazon with a coupon for $149, and the car seat adapter for $25, open box) Taking it to Disneyland next month along with our UppaBaby G-luxe. I'll see how it does on the plane and out and about.
Another option would be the UB Cruz.
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Also bear in mind, this day in age, with Amazon & many other retailers you can get it 2 days after ordering. You won't be going far the first couple of days so there is pleanty of time.
Uh, the Armadillo is compatible with the Cybex Aton and the Maxi Cosi, you just buy them separately. I've really good experiences with this brand, highly recommend. The Mesa is nice too, and the Versa would be in the running for me.
I wouldn't touch the Stylus with a ten foot pole.
He really liked the Britax b-agile travel system but also caved and gave me the go ahead on the Vista/Mesa combo so it looks like we have a winner
@ebp913 - I agree with you here. We checked out the B-Ready as well (that was actually my first choice when I found out I was pregnant) and the back wheels are HUGE! Even DH thought it was too bulky.